What is Writing Number Names (1-20)?

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Grade Level:

Pre-School – Class 2

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Definition

What is it?

Writing number names (1-20) means converting numbers like 1, 2, 3, up to 20 into their word forms, such as 'one', 'two', 'three', and so on. It's about learning the English words that represent these early numbers.

Simple Example

Quick Example

Imagine you scored 15 marks in a test. Instead of just writing '15', you could also write 'fifteen' marks. Or, if your neighbour has 7 mango trees, you can say they have 'seven' mango trees.

Worked Example

Step-by-Step

Let's write the number name for 12.

Step 1: Identify the given number. The number is 12.
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Step 2: Recall the word for 12. The word for 12 is 'twelve'.
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Step 3: Write down the word. So, 12 becomes 'twelve'.

Answer: twelve

Why It Matters

Knowing number names is super important for understanding basic maths and everyday communication. It helps you read prices, understand quantities, and even helps in careers like banking, where you deal with large numbers, or teaching, where you explain numbers to young kids.

Common Mistakes

MISTAKE: Writing 'tewlve' for 12 | CORRECTION: The correct spelling for 12 is 'twelve'. Remember the 'w' and 'l' sounds.

MISTAKE: Writing 'fiveteen' for 15 | CORRECTION: The correct spelling for 15 is 'fifteen'. The 'five' changes to 'fif' before 'teen'.

MISTAKE: Writing 'eigthteen' for 18 | CORRECTION: The correct spelling for 18 is 'eighteen'. We only add 'een' to 'eight', not 'th'.

Practice Questions

Try It Yourself

QUESTION: Write the number name for 6. | ANSWER: six

QUESTION: My bus number is 19. Write 19 in words. | ANSWER: nineteen

QUESTION: If you have 11 pens and your friend gives you 2 more, how many pens do you have in total? Write the final number in words. | ANSWER: thirteen

MCQ

Quick Quiz

Which of these is the correct number name for 14?

fourty

fourteen

forteen

fourtein

The Correct Answer Is:

The correct spelling for the number 14 is 'fourteen'. Options A, C, and D are common misspellings or incorrect forms.

Real World Connection

In the Real World

When you go to a shop and buy a packet of biscuits for ₹10, the shopkeeper might write 'Rupees Ten Only' on the bill. Or, when you recharge your mobile for ₹19, the SMS confirmation often says 'Rupees Nineteen Only'. This shows how number names are used in financial transactions daily.

Key Vocabulary

Key Terms

NUMBER: A count or measure | NAME: The word used to identify something | WORD FORM: Representing a number using words instead of digits | DIGIT: A single symbol used to write numbers (0-9)

What's Next

What to Learn Next

Great job with numbers 1-20! Next, you should learn about writing number names for 21-100. It builds on what you've learned here, and you'll see how patterns help you write even bigger numbers easily.